CDG to Paris is one of the most-traveled airport routes in Europe. Here's every option with honest pricing.
RER B train — cheapest rail option
- Price: €11.80 (single)
- Navigo Easy card: Load tickets on a rechargeable card at the station
- Journey: 35-50 minutes to Chatelet-Les Halles
- Runs: Every 10-20 minutes, 5 AM to midnight
- Stops in Paris: Gare du Nord (25 min), Chatelet-Les Halles (35 min), Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame (38 min), Denfert-Rochereau (50 min)
The RER B is the backbone of CDG transport. It's efficient but has drawbacks: crowded during rush hour, pickpocket risk, and no luggage racks in standard cars. Buy tickets from machines at the station (accept cards) or use the Ile-de-France Mobilités app.
Roissybus — comfortable middle option
- Price: €16.60
- Journey: 60-75 minutes to Opéra
- Runs: Every 15-20 minutes, 5:15 AM to 12:30 AM
- Luggage: Stored underneath the coach
Direct, comfortable, air-conditioned. The downside is traffic — during rush hour, the journey can stretch to 90 minutes. Buy tickets online, from machines, or tap your contactless card.
Le Bus Direct / Réseau RATP express
- Line 2: CDG → Étoile/Champs-Élysées → Eiffel Tower: ~€18
- Line 4: CDG → Gare Montparnasse → Gare de Lyon: ~€18
- Journey: 60-80 minutes
- Comfortable coaches with USB charging and wifi
Taxi — fixed fares
| Zone | Fixed fare |
|---|---|
| Right Bank (Rive Droite) | €56 |
| Left Bank (Rive Gauche) | €65 |
These fares are all-inclusive: any time of day, any day of week, any number of passengers (up to 4), all luggage. No supplements except for a 5th passenger in a larger taxi.
The Right/Left Bank distinction follows the Seine River. Most tourist areas are Right Bank (Marais, Champs-Élysées, Montmartre, Bastille). Left Bank includes Saint-Germain, Latin Quarter, Eiffel Tower area.
Uber
| Service | Typical price | Surge price |
|---|---|---|
| UberX | €45-65 | €70-100 |
| Uber Comfort | €55-80 | €80-120 |
| Uber Green | €50-70 | €70-100 |
| Uber Van (6 pax) | €70-100 | €100-140 |
| Uber Black | €80-130 | €110-170 |
Surge pricing hits during rush hour (7-10 AM, 5-8 PM), rain, and strikes. During transit strikes (which happen regularly in Paris), all car prices spike.
Pre-booked transfer
| Vehicle | Price (EUR) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Economy sedan | €55-65 | 3 pax, 2 bags |
| Business sedan | €65-85 | 3 pax, 3 bags |
| Minivan | €75-110 | 6-7 pax, 7 bags |
| Luxury (Mercedes S-Class) | €100-140 | 3 pax, 2 bags |
| Luxury minivan (V-Class) | €110-160 | 6-7 pax, 7 bags |
Complete price comparison
| Transport | Cost | Time | Comfort | Traffic risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RER B train | €11.80 | 35-50 min | Basic | None |
| Roissybus | €16.60 | 60-75 min | Good | Yes |
| Le Bus Direct | ~€18 | 60-80 min | Very good | Yes |
| UberX (no surge) | €45-65 | 40-90 min | Good | Yes |
| Taxi (Right Bank) | €56 | 40-90 min | Standard | Yes |
| Taxi (Left Bank) | €65 | 40-90 min | Standard | Yes |
| Transfer (sedan) | €55-85 | 40-90 min | Premium | Yes |
| UberX (surge) | €70-100 | 40-90 min | Good | Yes |
Disneyland Paris
CDG to Disneyland is about 40 km:
- Magical Shuttle bus: €24 adult, direct
- Taxi (metered): €70-90
- Transfer: €65-95 (fixed price)
- TGV: Direct train in 10 minutes, but expensive (~€20-30) and infrequent
Connecting to Orly Airport
CDG to Orly is 70-80 km:
- RER B + OrlyVal: About €25, 90+ minutes (terrible)
- Le Bus Direct Line 3: ~€22, 70-90 minutes
- Taxi: Metered, €80-100
- Transfer: €75-110 (fixed, stress-free)